505 Des Moines StShelbyIA51570



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Solid IncomeTight but positive: 505 Des Moines St, Shelby, IA, 51570 in Shelby at $215,000 earns $1,528/mo in rent and nets $131/mo after the $967/mo payment, a 8.53% yield with limited short-term income headroom. The equity story offsets the thin monthly spread: 5% annual appreciation adds $59,401 over five years. Ziffy Mortgage underwrites this on a 1.58 DSCR without U.S. credit history. With $1,980/yr in principal paydown, total projected return reaches $90,256.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $131 | $300 |
City averages based on Shelby market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,528 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $1,311 |
| DSCR Ratio | 1.17x |
Ziffy Mortgage: Your DSCR most likely meets our 1.0+ requirement, so you'll most probably qualify for our standard DSCR investment loan program. To pre-qualify, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1917
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51570, Shelby, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 320 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 125 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 53 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $209,000 |
| Average Home Value | $233,156 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
374
Single Family
374
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
23



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 1917
N/A lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 51570, Shelby, IA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 498 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 320 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 125 (25.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 53 (10.6%) |
| Median Home Value | $209,000 |
| Average Home Value | $233,156 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
374
Single Family
374
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
23
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